Levee Collection
"Guardians of the Waters: The Mighty Levees that Shaped History" Riverboats at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s: Navigating the turbulent currents
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"Guardians of the Waters: The Mighty Levees that Shaped History" Riverboats at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s: Navigating the turbulent currents, riverboats find solace in the embrace of sturdy levees. Docks, Bristol, England, UK, Europe: Across continents and oceans, the concept of levees transcends borders to protect bustling docks from unruly tides. Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s: A testament to human resilience against nature's might as Cincinnati's determined residents fortify their city with steadfast levees. Geoffrey Keyes and his father: In a tender moment passed down through generations, young Geoffrey learns about his family's legacy in building robust levee systems. THE GREAT CHEESE LEVEE: Amidst political fanfare and presidential indulgence lies an amusing tale of a colossal cheese vanishing into eager hands on a historic White House day. Cotton loaded on steamboats by black slaves in New Orleans: The haunting image of enslaved souls laboring tirelessly along the Mississippi River's edge reveals how even nature's barriers couldn't impede their indomitable spirit. NEW ORLEANS 1884: The Levee in New Orleans. Currier & Ives immortalize New Orleans' vibrant scene where life intertwines with mighty levees guarding against watery intrusions. The war in America: General Pope's division at the Levee As conflict rages across divided lands during wartime strife; soldiers gather strength alongside towering embankments - symbols of protection amidst chaos. Woman looks at Gries Glacier and lake Valais Ulrichen Switzerland (MR): Nature herself creates her own magnificent version of a "levee, " showcasing glaciers standing tall as guardians shielding pristine lakes below from icy torrents above. Rappahannock River, Virginia.